People & Culture - Internship

Banyan Tree Dubai The Opportunity We are looking for an enthusiastic & people-focused People & Culture Intern to join our team at Banyan Tree Dubai. This is an exciting opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in the world of People & Culture within a luxury hospitality environment, develop their understanding of the employee journey & discover what goes into creating an exceptional workplace experience. Working alongside our experienced People & Culture team, you will gain valuable exposure to talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning & development and day-to-day P&C operations, while contributing to a positive & inclusive workplace culture. Possible Start Date: February 2027 What You'll Be Doing Support the People & Culture team with daily activities, administrative tasks & employee-related initiatives. Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination & candidate communication. Support the onboarding journey for new team members, helping create a warm & welcoming first impression. Gain exposure to employee engagement initiatives, recognition programmes, team events & wellbeing activities. Assist with organising training sessions, workshops & learning opportunities for team members. Help maintain accurate employee records, documentation & P&C systems while ensuring confidentiality. Support the preparation of employee communications, presentations, reports & P&C materials. Develop an understanding of People & Culture policies, procedures & employee lifecycle processes. Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support a positive team member experience. Participate in training & development opportunities throughout your internship. What You'll Gain Practical experience within a luxury hospitality People & Culture department. Exposure to talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning & development and P&C operations. Guidance & mentorship from experienced People & Culture professionals. Opportunities to develop your communication, organisational, problem-solving & interpersonal skills. Experience working in a dynamic, multicultural team. A deeper understanding of how People & Culture contributes to employee wellbeing, engagement & exceptional hospitality. A valuable foundation for your future career in Human Resources & People & Culture. Your Journey Starts Here At Banyan Tree Dubai, we believe that exceptional guest experiences begin with our people. Behind every memorable stay is a team that feels valued, supported & inspired to be their best. If you're curious about people, passionate about creating meaningful experiences & eager to learn what makes a great workplace, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now & begin your People & Culture journey with Banyan Tree Dubai.

Who We're Looking For Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field. A genuine interest in People & Culture, employee experience & the hospitality industry. A warm, approachable personality with strong communication & interpersonal skills. A positive attitude, willingness to learn & enthusiasm for working in a people-focused environment. Good communication skills in English, both written & spoken. A team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail & the ability to manage multiple tasks. A professional approach with an understanding of the importance of discretion & confidentiality. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Creativity, curiosity & a willingness to contribute new ideas to employee engagement initiatives. Previous internship or administrative experience is an advantage but not essential.

Support the People & Culture team with daily activities, administrative tasks & employee-related initiatives. Assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination & candidate communication. Support the onboarding journey for new team members, helping create a warm & welcoming first impression. Gain exposure to employee engagement initiatives, recognition programmes, team events & wellbeing activities. Assist with organising training sessions, workshops & learning opportunities for team members. Help maintain accurate employee records, documentation & P&C systems while ensuring confidentiality. Support the preparation of employee communications, presentations, reports & P&C materials. Develop an understanding of People & Culture policies, procedures & employee lifecycle processes. Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support a positive team member experience. Participate in training & development opportunities throughout your internship.